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SMART 5 PREMIUM Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 45 SMART 5 PREMIUMs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2025 Q4. In all, the SMART 5 PREMIUM is rarer than 68% of the 2,429 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 45 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 68% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
About the 5 PREMIUM
Smart (stylized in lowercase) is a Chinese-German automotive marque established in 1994. Smart Automobile Co., Ltd. is a joint venture established by Mercedes-Benz AG and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group in 2019 and aimed at producing Smart-badged cars in China to be marketed globally. The venture is headquartered in Ningbo. Originally, Smart was known for producing microcars and subcompacts, primarily the Fortwo and Forfour, at Smartville in Hambach, Moselle, France and additionally at Renault's Revoz plant (Novo Mesto, Slovenia). Since its restructuring in 2019, the brand now produces small battery...
SMART 5 PREMIUM — questions & answers
How many SMART 5 PREMIUM are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 45 SMART 5 PREMIUM were still registered in the UK — 45 licensed and on the road, plus 0 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the SMART 5 PREMIUM rare?
The SMART 5 PREMIUM is genuinely rare, with only 45 left, making it rarer than 68% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
What fuel do most SMART 5 PREMIUM use?
Most SMART 5 PREMIUM run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the SMART 5 PREMIUM peak?
The SMART 5 PREMIUM peaked at 45 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2025 Q4.